Fish oil vs. Safflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Fish oil and Safflower oil
- Fish oil has more Vitamin D, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Safflower oil is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
- Fish oil covers your daily Cholesterol needs 237% more than Safflower oil.
- Safflower oil has less Cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish oil, sardine and Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce).
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
31.867 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.541 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
75.221 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.82 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +122.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 902kcal | 884kcal |
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| Fats | 100g | 100g | |
| Cholesterol | 710mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 332IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 34.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.096g |
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| Choline | 0.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 29.892g | 7.541g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 33.841g | 75.221g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 31.867g | 12.82g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 10.137g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.656g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.096g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 1.973g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.724g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.351g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.